max-mapper / max-mapper/dataroller

Feature request: Convert shapefiles to KML output

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JavaScript
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Forks
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Description

I'd love to be able to grab KML versions of shapefiles easily for use in Google Maps, Earth, etc. I know there are a few different shp2kml command line tools out there.

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The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating the repository's existing data-conversion entry point and determine how shapefile input and KML output should be exposed; done means a reproducible shapefile-to-KML conversion covered by tests.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript, node.js
Domain
data
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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